Giggs - Tool Kit For Guitar Players

There is nothing more embarrassing then being half way though a show and something goes wrong. This is one of those things all guitar players go through. A string breaks, an effects petal dies, a bad guitar cord, or a whole host of other things could and can pop up. It what you do next and what you have handy to get through it that counts.
There are a few basic things guitar players that hit the stage should have on hand. It is always a good idea to have a emergency kit with you for every show you play.

Here is a basic rundown of what you should have on hand:

• Extra Strings - 2 to 4 packs
• Guitar picks - you can never have enough
• Tuner
• String winder - for doing a quick change
• Wire cutters - for trimming fresh strings
• Multi head screwdriver
• Allen Key or hex wrench set
• 9 volt batteries - effects petals & tuners (keep 1 or 2 handy)
• Extra guitar cables
• 3 or 4 patch cables (the little ones for between your stomp boxes)
• DuctTape

A emergency kit with this basic stuff loaded up should get anyone through a show.

Other things to think about can be gear towards your amp. If you have an older amp that runs on Tubes you should have a few extras on hand. As well as fuses for new amps. Before you start playing shows you should also know were and how to change these if it happens. This will make things go a lot faster if yo have to do repairs on the fly.

In my tool kit I also carry a few other items with me:

• Contact cleaner - for switches and knobs
• a cleaning kit - polish and a cloth
• Extra guitar strap
• Extra strap locks

These basic items shoudl help cut down on the oops factor that can happen, and probably will happen.
Nothing wipes out momentum of a rocking show like not being able to do a quick fix. Your tool kit will help you get things turned around quickly and keep the show a rolling.

I might have missed a few items here, so If YOU have things you add to your kit let the rest of us know. It would be interesting to see what has saved you from a big blunder during a show.
I hope this gives you something to think about.
Keep on Rockin!
Cheers!